Be sure to sign up for a free CVS Extra Care card – you’ll need it for the following deals (get it in store instead of online so they give you the card right away). You may also want to pick up a CVS green bag tag to earn ECBs for using reusable bags.

At this point, you’ve spent $4.54 + tax for 2 tubes of toothpaste, hair gel, dishwashing detergent, and 5 bottles of Powerade. The toothpaste alone could easily cost that at other stores. Plus, you have $2 ECB to roll next week, or to spend on this week’s sale items, like General Mills cereal, Ritz crackers, or Special K products.